This article guides you on installing SPSS on Windows and Apple macOS computers.

SPSS is available to all members of the university.

Overview on SPSS

SPSS is a general statistical package with facilities for:

• Data description and presentation
• Data analysis
• Report writing

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Accessing SPSS or AMOS from the Southampton Virtual Environment (SVE)

You can access SPSS or AMOS from the Southampton Virtual Environment (SVE) any time you need.

If you need further information about SVE, please read the article How to access Southampton Virtual Environment (SVE) and Common Learning Spaces (CLS) from remote

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Installing SPSS or AMOS 

Important update for users that have installed SPSS or AMOS before 19/06/2025

Due to the misuse of the license key for SPSS, the university has decommissioned the existing license keys. This license key can no longer be used to authorise new SPSS installations.

However, installations already using this license key will continue to run until the license expires on 01/01/2026. 

Installing SPSS or AMOS from 20/06/2025

To install an IBM SPSS license on a personal machine:

1. Log in to the University Virtual Private Network (VPN) through GlobalProtect
2. Go to the University of Southampton Software Download Service
3. Locate the "SPSS and AMOS" entry
4. Download the .exe (for Windows) or .pkg (for Apple Mac) application
5. Run the application
6. Follow the instructions on the screen. The program will install and will prompt you to start SPSS when the installation has completed
7. Select the option Launch License Wizard
8. Select Concurrent user license option
9. Select Next>
10. When asked the License manager server name or IP Address, enter the following value: SPSSLM1.soton.ac.uk~SPSSLM2.soton.ac.uk~SPSSLM3.soton.ac.uk
11. Select Next>
12. Select Finish
13. Software will now start

Please note:

• Every time SPSS is used, the GlobalProtect application needs to run before SPSS is started. Hence, every user who has an internet connection will still be able to install and run SPSS and Amos
• This situation only affects the SPSS standalone license. If the software was installed on a university-owned machine using the Software Centre application, then the software will continue to run as normal

If you do not have a reliable internet connection, please contact ServiceLine.

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Important notes

SPSS V29 is available on Win 10 Virtual Desktop for Student, but not Windows 10 Virtual Desktop for Staff. 

Notes about previous licenses:

• All licence codes expire on 31/12/2025.
• SPSS v26 and v27 are no longer supported. The authorisation codes for SPSS v27 or earlier versions are no more available.
• Amos v26 and 27 are no longer supported. Hence, authorisation codes for AMOS v27 or earlier versions are no more available.
• SPSS Sample Power is no longer supported by IBM
• IBM is not planning to provide an alternative product to replace Sample Power 

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Access SPSS from Common Learning Space (CLS) computers

Students can find SPSS Statistics available on all Common Learning Space computers. The shortcuts are in:

1. All Programs
2. Statistics

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Getting IT help

If you need help, please contact ServiceLine or visit one of our Tech Hubs.

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